Senior Network Engineer - Satellite Communications

About the role

Booz Allen is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to help develop, modernize and sustain secure, resilient satellite communications networks that support critical defense operations. The role applies network design, architecture, Layer 2 and 3 technologies and system interoperability to improve reliability, availability and performance in mission-focused environments, and contributes to implementation planning, technical reviews, tests and upgrades.

Key responsibilities

• Help design and build secure, resilient satellite communications networks for tactical and strategic users worldwide
• Apply routing and switching, network design and architecture, IP engineering, transport layers and performance monitoring
• Support engineering implementation planning, sustainment engineering, technical reviews, test activities and upgrades
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects and modernization initiatives

Required profile

• 4+ years of experience with network configuration, troubleshooting or engineering support
• Experience architecting and designing complex networks and leading testing and deployment
• Experience supporting engineering implementation planning, sustainment engineering or technical reviews
• Ability to perform Tier III troubleshooting of complex issues
• Ability to interpret network diagrams, engineering documentation and lab test outputs
• Secret clearance; applicants undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified information

Required skills

• Routing and switching technologies and Layer 2 and 3 protocols
• Network design and architecture, OSI model, transport layers and system interoperability
• Network security technologies and firewall implementations
• Nice to have: Cisco, Juniper and other COTS hardware experience, CCNP, CCNA or CCNP Security certification, mentoring ability, and top-secret clearance

What we offer

• Projected annual salary range of $77,600 to $176,000 depending on experience, education and contract terms
• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and work-life programs
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance